Dhaka, June 29 -- Mustafa Monwar, the artist, theatre director, and art researcher known for his pioneering work in puppetry, has died.

He passed away around 8:30am on Monday while undergoing treatment at Dhaka's Square Hospital. The renowned artist was 91.

His niece, actress Nima Rahman, told bdnews24.com, "My uncle's body will be taken from the hospital to his house in Dhanmondi."

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